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PUBH

7 courses with the subject PUBH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PUBH 101NIntroduction to Public Health3

3 PUBPL 120N State, Society, and Public Policy 3 3 PUBPL 222N Science and Politics of the Female Athlete 3 3 RLST 12N Lands of the Bible 3 RLST 44N Myth in Egypt and the Near East 3 3 RLST 105N Buddhism and US Society 3 3 RLST 133N Ethics of Climate Change 3

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
PUBH 201Why We Die3

This course will provide an overview of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The course will explore the health conditions and underlying behavioral, biological, social, commercial, and environmental factors that contribute to these leading causes of death and public health approaches for the reduction and prevention of those causes. Students will learn about different sub-populations and age groups that are at heightened risk for certain causes of death, as well as the unique factors that contribute to risk in these populations. Brief comparisons will be made between leading causes of death in developed and developing countries. By the end of this course, students will understand the role of public health programs and policies in reducing the underlying risk factors and health conditions related to the leading causes of death. General Education: Health and Wellness (GHW) GenEd Learning Objective: Crit and Analytical Think GenEd Learning Objective: Global Learning GenEd Learning Objective: Key Literacies

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
PUBH 301Public Health Surveillance Systems3

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of public health surveillance--the ongoing, systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health-related data to identify, monitor, and assess health outcomes. The course will cover the history of public health surveillance systems and the guiding principles for the methods used in surveillance. Students will conceptually learn the different approaches to surveillance based on varying public health goals (e.g., to monitor infectious and chronic diseases, social and environmental determinants of health, emergency preparedness and response, healthcare quality and safety) and the theoretical steps required to plan and implement a surveillance system including how and when to collect and manage different types of data. Further, students will discuss emerging issues in surveillance and consider the ethical, legal, economic and political factors when planning a surveillance system with a special consideration of how to engage key stakeholders. Examples of surveillance systems at local, state, country and global levels will be illustrated. Through a combination of lectures, small group discussions, and hands-on exercises, students will be able to critically think through how to design and implement a surveillance program based on public health goals which will lay the groundwork for a subsequent course applying this knowledge.

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
PUBH 390Public Health Professional Development3

This course provides public health students with the professional skills necessary to be successful in their internship and future career (or post- baccalaureate education) within the field of public health. Through guided activities and case studies, students will learn about their strengths and weaknesses in terms of building and establishing collaborations, understand their implicit biases and how that can influence their interactions and decision-making in the workplace, and learn and apply effective communication skills within the context of technology, problem solving, decision making, and relationship building. In addition, students will develop professional tools such as resumes, cover letters, and digital profiles, including best practices for engaging in social media platforms. Through this applied, practical course, students will gain the necessary proficiencies and awareness to secure an internship and be successful in different public health career settings and contexts. Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: PUBH 101

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
PUBH 401Public Health Surveillance: From Data Collection to
Subject
PUBH
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
PUBH 490Public Health Capstone3

This public health capstone course provides a culminating experience for students by integrating and applying their knowledge and skills acquired throughout their undergraduate public health education. Students will conduct a research project where they identify a research question related to a public health topic, collect appropriate primary data, analyze the data and present the findings both in writing and orally. In addition, students will lead and participate in weekly seminar discussions related to current public health topics. This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their critical thinking, research, and communication skills and prepares students for entry-level public health positions or post-baccalaureate education.

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu
Prerequisite
PUBH 101 and PUBH 401
PUBH 495Internship Experience in Public Health3

This internship course provides undergraduate public health students with supervised field experience in a public health-related setting such as departments of health, nonprofit organizations, community health centers, clinics, hospitals, and health management organizations. As part of this experiential learning opportunity, students will contribute to the organization's public health efforts, further develop their professional skills, and reflect on their potential future careers in public health. In addition to completing internship hours, students will provide bi- weekly reflections, engage in small group discussions, and give an oral presentation about the role of public health in promoting and protecting population health to a lay audience. This course provide students with

Subject
PUBH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
undergraduate
Source
bulletins.psu.edu

Source: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59